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Billings Proposes $967 Developer Fee for Stormwater System

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What happened

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The Billings City Council held a work session on a proposal to implement a $967 developer fee for every new home built in the Billings West End. This fee is intended to help fund the city's stormwater system, which currently does not reach many growing areas. A full vote on the fee is scheduled for October 26, with implementation set for January 1, 2027, if approved.

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Why it matters

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The fee is designed to ensure that development contributes to the necessary stormwater infrastructure, as developers currently face challenges managing runoff in areas lacking city pipes. Greg McCall, a Billings developer, noted that new fees add to already high housing and construction costs in the city.

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Who's involved

  • Greg McCallBillings developer who served on the committee designing the fee
  • BillingsCity where the stormwater fee proposal is being considered
  • city councilLegislative body for Billings that is reviewing the fee proposal

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Greg McCallSpeculative

    Greg McCall might see construction costs for his new developments increase due to the regulatory action.

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